Senior Controls Engineer
Location: US, SC, Greenville
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Machinery
Function: Engineering

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Job description:
Summary/Purpose This position is responsible for the development, design and implementation of controls systems for custom automated machines developed by the Equipment Development Group.    A person filling this job contributes significantly to the ability of the Equipment Development Group to develop, design, deliver and support unique manufacturing equipment for company facilities worldwide.   Essential Duties and Accountabilities: ·         Develop and design controls systems for automated custom machines used in the manufacturing of company products·         Identify, investigate, conceptualize and prototype novel controls and measurement systems for  assembly and inspection processes·         Select, specify and size electrical devices, including PLC , motion control and data acquisition components·         Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, bill of materials and software diagrams·         Develop, implement, and troubleshoot controls &amp; automation software (PLC, robot systems, operator interfaces, Labview, etc.)·         Release complete electrical design packages and BOM for fabrication and purchase·         Provide plant support as needed, both remotely and on-site,  for equipment built by the Equipment Development Group·         Manage own project tasks and activities to meet project schedule and budget goals;  Supervisory Responsibilities: •   This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ·         Expertise in electrical controls for automated equipment·         Experience with the development, implementation, troubleshooting of controls software (PLC, OIT)·         Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with automated equipment in manufacturing facilities·         Knowledge and experience with servo/stepper motor systems, motion control, robots, data acquisition systems·         Knowledge and experience with  Labview hardware and software development·         Knowledge and experience with non-destructive testing technologies (e.g., eddy current, vision)·         Familiarity with the control of automated assembly &amp; inspection equipment·         Fluency with AutoCAD  

Requirements:
Education and Experience: ·         Electrical engineering degree (BSEE or MSEE)·         5+ years design experience with electrical controls for automated equipment·         5+ years experience with the development, implementation, troubleshooting of controls software (PLC, OIT)  Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •   Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.•   The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.•   Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 20-25% of time.

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